Psychology Research (MPhil/PhD)

University of Portsmouth

Turn your psychology expertise into original research and further your knowledge through a postgraduate research degree that lets you shape an ambitious project around the questions that matter to you. Work across the breadth of psychology and develop research spanning fundamental and applied areas, exploring topics including child development of social skills, eye witness testimony, the evolution of primate facial expressions and factors affecting drug use. Contribute to work supporting law enforcement agencies, improving wellbeing and quality of life, advancing conservation and animal welfare, and deepening understanding of psychological functioning. Our School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences is home to internationally-renowned experts in psychology and exceptional facilities for practical and theoretical research. 100% of our research impact in psychology, psychiatry and neuroscience was rated as outstanding or very considerable for reach and significance (REF 2021).

Faculty of Science and Health